Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.